Ariston A6IMPA1 (X) AUS User guide

Brand: Ariston

Model: A6IMPA1 (X) AUS

Category: Ovens

Type: User guide

English

Operating Instructions

COOKER AND OVEN

Contents

Operating Instructions,1

Warnings.2

Description of the appliance-Overall view,4

Description of the appliance-Control Panel,5

Assistance,8

Installation,24

Start-up and use,26

Cooking modes,27

Using the hob,30

Precautions and tips,35

Care and maintenance,37

A6IMPA1 AUS

WARNING: The appliance and its

accessible parts become hot during

use.

Care should be taken to avoid touching

heating elements.

Children less than 8 years

of age shall be kept away

unless continuously supervised.

This appliance can be used by

children aged from 8 years and above

and persons with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities or lack of

experience and knowledge if they have

been given supervision or instruction

concerning use of the appliance in a

safe way and understand the hazards

involved. Children shall not play with

the appliance. Cleaning and user

maintenance shall not be made by

children without supervision.

WARNING: Unattended cooking on a

hob with fat or oil can be dangerous

and may result in fire.

NEVER try to extinguish a fire with

water, but switch off the appliance

and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or

a fire blanket.

Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or

sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven

door glass since they can scratch the

surface, which may result in shattering

of the glass.

The internal surfaces of the

compartment (where present) may

become hot.

Before initiating the automatic cleaning

cycle:

• clean the oven door;

• remove large or coarse food residues

from the inside of the oven using a

damp sponge. Do not use detergents;

• remove all accessories and the

sliding rack kit (where present);

• do not place tea towels

Keep children away from the appliance

during the automatic cleaning cycle as

surfaces may become very hot.

Never use steam cleaners or pressure

cleaners on the appliance.

Do not place metal objects (knives,

spoons, pan lids, etc.) on the hob as

they may become hot.

Remove any liquid from

the lid before opening it.

Do not close the glass cover (if

present) when the gas burners or

electric hotplates are still hot.

After use, switch off the hob element

by its control and do not rely on the

pan detector.

WARNING: Ensure that the appliance

is switched off before replacing the

lamp to avoid the possibility of electric

shock.

! When you place the rack inside,

make sure that the stop is directed

upwards and in the back of the cavity .

Warning

1.Glass ceramic hob

2.Control panel

3.Sliding grill rack

4.DRIPPING pan

5.Adjustable foot

6.GUIDE RAILS for the sliding racks

7.position 5

8.position 4

9.position 3

10.position 2

11.position 1

Description of the appliance

Overall view

1.DISPLAY

2.FAST CLEAN button

3.TIMER button

4.TIME SETTING button

5 SELECTOR knob

6.THERMOSTAT knob

Description of the appliance

Control Panel

1.Recommended rack position icon

2.Stop icon

3.DOOR LOCK indicator

4.TIMER icon

5.DURATION icon

6.END OF COOKING icon

7. CLOCK icon

8. TEMPERATURE and TIME digits

9. AUTOMATIC COOKING MODE icons

10. Preheating indicator

Description of the appliance

Display

Description of

the appliance

Description of the appliance

Hob control panel

The control panel described in this manual is only a representative

example: it may not exactly match the panelon your appliance.

1 INCREASE TIME button increases the time value set on the

timer (see Start-up and use).

2 DECREASE TIME button decreases the time value set on the

timer (see Start-up and use).

3 INCREASE POWER button switches on the hotplate and

controls the power (see Start-up and use).

4 REDUCE POWER button controls the power and switches

off the hotplate (see Start-up and use).

5 COOKING ZONE SELECTED indicator shows a particular

cooking zone has been selected and therefore various

adjustments are possible.

6 POWER indicator provides a visual display for the current

heat level.

7 ON/OFF button switches the appliance on and off.

8 ON/OFF indicator light shows whether the appliance is on

or off.

9 PROGRAMME TIMER* button controls the cooking

programme times (see Start-up and use).

10 PROGRAMME TIMER* display shows which programme has

been selected (see Start-up and use).

11 COOKING ZONE PROGRAMMED* indicator lights show

which cooking zones are being used during a cooking

programme (see Start-up and use).

12 CONTROL PANEL LOCK button prevents accidental changes

to the hob settings (see Start-up and use).

13 CONTROL PANEL LOCK indicator light shows the control

panel has been locked (see Start-up and use).

14 BOOSTER button* activates the booster function - 3000 W - of

the cooking zone (see Start-up and use).

15 BOOSTER indicator light* shows that the booster function

has been activated.

16 TIMER* indicator light shows that the timer has been activated

17 FLEXI ZONE button - activates the FLEXI ZONE mode

18 FLEXI ZONE indicator light shows FLEXI ZONE function has

been activated

19 MAX button- allows for an immediate activation of the

cookinfg zone on the maximum power level: 9

! This product complies with the requirements of the latest

European Directive on the limitation of power consumption of

the standby mode.

If no operations are carried out for a period of 2 minutes, after

the residual heat indicator lights turn off and the fan stops (if

present), the appliance automatically switches to the “off mode”.

The appliance resumes the operating mode once the ON/OFF

button is pressed.

Booster

Max

Booster

18 16

! Before operating your new appliance please read

this instruction booklet carefully. It contains important

information concerning the safe installation and operation

of the appliance.

! Please keep these operating instructions for future

reference. Make sure that the instructions are kept with

the appliance if it is sold, given away or moved.

! The appliance must be installed by a qualified

professional in accordance with the instructions provided.

! Any necessary adjustment or maintenance must be

performed after the cooker has been disconnected from

the electricity supply.

Positioning and levelling

! It is possible to install the appliance alongside

cupboards whose height does not exceed that of the

hob surface.

! Make sure that the wall in contact with the back of the

appliance is made from a non-flammable, heat-resistant

material (T 90°C).

To install the appliance correctly:

• Place it in the kitchen, the dining room or the bed-sit

(not in the bathroom).

• If the top of the hob is higher than the cupboards,

the appliance must be

installed at least 600 mm

away from them.

• If the cooker is

installed underneath a wall

cabinet, there must be a

minimum distance of 420

mm between this cabinet

and the top of the hob.

This distance should be

increased to 700 mm if the

wall cabinets are flammable (see figure).

• Do not position blinds behind the cooker or less than

200 mm away from its sides.

• Any hoods must be installed according to the

instructions listed in the relevant operating manual.

Levelling

If it is necessary to level the appliance, screw the

adjustable feet into the places provided on each corner

of the base of the cooker (see

figure).

The legs* fit into the slots on the

underside of the base of the

cooker.

Electrical connection

Fitting the power supply cable

Opening the terminal board:

• Using a screwdriver, prise on the side tabs of

the terminal board cover;

• Pull open the cover of the terminal board.

To install the cable, proceed as follows:

•Remove the wire clamp screw and the three contact

screws L-N-

•Fasten the wires beneath the heads of the screws

using the following color scheme : Blue (N) Brown (L)

Yellow-Green

•Fasten the supply cable in place with the clamp and

close the cover of the terminal board.

Electrical connection

Ovens with a three-pole power supply cable are desi-

gned to operate with alternated current at the supply

frequency and voltage indicated on the data plate (at

the bottom of the oven dashboard). The earthing con-

ductor of the cable is the yellow-green conductor.

Connecting the power supply cable to the mains.

Fit a normalized plug to the cable, which corresponds

to the load indicated on the data plate; if the cooker is

connected directly to the mains, an omnipolar circuit

-breaker with a minimum opening of 3 mm between the

contacts, suitable for the load indicated and complying

with current directives, must be installed between the

appliance and the mains (the earthing wire must not

be interrupted by the circuit-breaker). The power sup-

ply cable must be positioned so that it does not exceed

room temperature by 50°C at any point of its length. Be-

fore making the connection check that:

Installation

HOOD

420

Min.

min.

650

mm. with hood

min.

700

mm. without hood

mm.

600

Min. mm.

420

Min. mm.

•the limiter valve and the home system can support ap-

pliance load (see data plate);

Connecting the supply cable to the electricity mains

The appliance must be directly connected to the mains

using an omnipolar switch with a minimum contact

opening of 3 mm installed between the appliance and

the mains. The switch must be suitable for the charge

indicated and must comply with current electrical

regulations (the earthing wire must not be interrupted by

the switch). The supply cable must be positioned so that

it does not come into contact with temperatures higher

than 50°C at any point.

Before connecting the appliance to the power supply,

make sure that:

• The appliance is earthed and the plug is compliant with

the law.

• The socket can withstand the maximum power of the

appliance, which is indicated by the data plate.

• The voltage is in the range between the values

indicated on the data plate.

• Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets.

! Once the appliance has been installed, the power supply

cable and the electrical socket must be easily accessible.

! The cable must not be bent or compressed.

The cable must be checked regularly and replaced

by authorised technicians only.

! The manufacturer declines any liability should these

safety measures not be observed.

TABLE OF CHARACTERISTICS

Oven dimensions

(HxWxD)

32x43.5x40 cm

Volume

57 l

Useful

measur ements

relating to the

oven

compartment

width 42 cm

depth 44 cm

height 8.5 cm

Voltage and

frequency

see data plate

ENERGY LABEL

Directive 2002/40/EC on the label

of electric ovens. Standard EN

50304

Declared energy consumption for

Forced convection Class – heating

mode: ECO

EC Directives: 2006/95/EC dated

12/12/06(Low Voltage) and

subsequent amendments -

2004/108/EC dated 15/12/04

(Electromagnetic Compatibility)

and subsequent amendments -

90/396/EEC dated 29/06/90 (Gas)

and subsequent amendments -

93/68/EEC dated 22/07/93 and

subsequent amendments -

2002/96/EC.

1275/2008 (Stand-by/Off mode)

ECO

•the power supply system has an efficient earthing

connection which complies with the provisions of cur-

rent regulations and the law;

•there is easy access to the socket or the omnipolar

circuit-breaker once the cooker has been installed.

! Do not use reducers, adapters or shunts as these co-

uld cause heating or burning.

Anti-tilt Wall Bracket

To install the Anti-Tilt Wall Bracket:To install the Anti-Tilt Wall Bracket:To install the Anti-Tilt Wall Bracket:

! In order to prevent accidental

tipping of the appliance, for

example by a child climbing onto

the oven door, the supplied "anti-

tilt bracket" MUST be installed!

1. Fit the cooker between the cabinets and adjust the

height of the appliance (if necessary) by means of

adjustable feet.

2. Take out the lower compartment.

3. On the wall behind the cooker draw a line along

the horizontal edge A and then along the vertical edge

B so that the lines cross (see figures below).

4. Pull the cooker out of the space between cabinets

and attach the Anti-tilt Bracket with (its shorter arm

to the wall) in the position shown in the picture below:

37 mm left and 5 mm up from the crossing of the lines

A and B, inserting two bolts of 6mm diameter in the

holes: x and y.

5. Place the cooker back between the cabinets so that

the Anti-Tilt Wall Bracket fits inside the appliance.

6. Reinsert the lower compartment.

! The Anti-Tilt Wall Bracket may be installed both on the

left and on the right handside of the cooker.

! The Anti-Tilt Wall Bracket may be installed both on the

left and on the right handside of the cooker.

! The Anti-Tilt Wall Bracket may be installed both on the

left and on the right handside of the cooker.

Start-up and use

! Before operating the product, remove all plastic film

from the sides of the appliance.

Setting the clock

! The clock may be set when the oven is switched off or

when it is switched on, provided that a the end time of

a cooking cycle has not been programmed previously.

1. Press the

button several times until the icon and

the first two digits on the display start to flash.

2. Turn the TIMER KNOB towards “+” and “-” to adjust

the hour value.

3. Press the

button again until the other two digits on

the DISPLAY begin to flash.

4. Turn the TIMER KNOB towards “+” and “-” to adjust

the minute value.

5. Press the

button again to confirm.

Setting the timer

! This function does not interrupt cooking and does not

affect the oven; it is simply used to activate the buzzer

when the set amount of time has elapsed.

1. Press the

button several times until the icon and

the three digits on the display begin to flash.

2. Turn the TIMER KNOB towards “+” and “-” to adjust

the minute value.

3. Press the

button again to confirm.

The display will then show the time as it counts down.

When this period of time has elapsed the buzzer will be

activated.

Using the oven

! The first time you use your appliance, heat the empty

oven with its door closed at its maximum temperature for

at least half an hour. Ensure that the room is well ventilated

before switching the oven off and opening the oven door.

The appliance may emit a slightly unpleasant odour caused

by protective substances used during the manufacturing

process burning away.

1. Select the desired cooking mode by turning the

SELECTOR knob.

2. The oven begins its preheating stage and the

preheating indicator lights up.

The temperature may be changed by turning the

THERMOSTAT knob

3. When the preheating indicator

switches off and a

buzzer sounds the preheating process is complete: you

may now place the food in the oven.

4. The DISPLAY will show the icon

, which indicates

the recommended shelf level for the tray.

5. During cooking it is always possible to:

- change the cooking mode by turning the SELECTOR

knob

- change the temperature by turning the THERMOSTAT

knob

- set the cooking duration and the end cooking time (see

Cooking Modes)

- stop cooking by turning the SELECTOR knob to the

“0” position.

6. The oven switches off automatically after two hours:

this default period of time is set for all cooking modes

for safety reasons.

The cooking time may be modified (see Cooking Modes).

7. If a blackout occurs while the oven is already in

operation, an automatic system within the appliance will

reactivate the cooking mode from where it was interrupted

as long as the temperature has not dropped below a

certain level. Programmed cooking modes which have not

started will not be restored and must be reprogrammed.

! There is no preheating stage for the BARBECUE mode.

! Never put objects directly on the bottom of the oven; this

will avoid the enamel coating being damaged.

! Always place cookware on the rack(s) provided.

Cooling ventilation

In order to cool down the external temperature of the oven,

a cooling fan blows a stream of air between the control

panel and the oven door. At the beginning of the FAST

CLEAN mode, the cooling fan operates at low speed.

! Once cooking has been completed, the cooling fan

remains on until the oven has cooled down sufficiently.

Oven light

When the oven is not in operation, the lamp can be

switched on at any time by opening the oven door.

Manual cooking modes

! All cooking modes have a default cooking temperature

which may be adjusted manually between 40°C and

250°C as desired.

In the BARBECUE mode, the default power level value is

indicated as a percentage (%) and may also be adjusted

manually.

ECO

The back heating element and the fan is activated, which allows

for a gentle and even distribution of the heat inside the oven

cavity. This program is suitable for slow cooking of each type

of foods with adjustable temperatures up to a maximum of 200 °

C, for keeping the food warm as well as for completing cooking.

It is particularly useful for slow cooking of fish and meats, making

the foods delicate and at the same ensuring energy-saving.

MULTILEVEL mode

All heating elements and the fan are activated. Since the

heat remains constant throughout the oven, the air cooks

and browns food in a uniform manner. A maximum of two

racks may be used at the same time.

BARBECUE mode

The top heating element is activated. By turning the

THERMOSTAT knob, the different power levels which

may be set will appear on the DISPLAY; these range

between 5% and 100%. The high and direct temperature

of the grill is recommended for food which requires a high

surface temperature. Always cook in this mode with the

oven door closed.

GRATIN mode

The top heating element is activated and the fan begins

to operate. During part of the cycle the circular heating

element is also activated. This combination of features

increases the effectiveness of the unidirectional thermal

radiation provided by the heating elements through

forced circulation of the air throughout the oven.

This helps prevent food from burning on the surface and

allows the heat to penetrate right into the food. Always

cook in this mode with the oven door closed.

LOW TEMPERATURE modes

This type of cooking can be used for proving, defrosting,

preparing yoghurt, heating dishes at the required speed

and slow cooking at low temperatures. The temperature

options are: 40, 65, 90 °C.

Automatic cooking modes

! The temperature and cooking duration are pre-

set values, guaranteeing a perfect result every time -

automatically. These values cannot be adjusted and use

the C.O.P.® (Programmed Optimal Cooking) system.

The cooking cycle stops automatically and the oven

indicates when the dish is cooked. You may start cooking

whether the oven has been preheated or not.

We recommend that you follow the guidelines provided

by the

icon when deciding on which shelf to place

the tray.

! When the cooking stage has been reached, the oven

buzzer sounds.

! Do not open the oven door as this will disrupt the cooking

time and temperature.

ROAST mode

Use this function to cook beef, pork and lamb. Place the

meat inside the oven while it is still cold. The dish may

also be placed in a preheated oven.

PIZZA mode

Use this function to make pizza. Please see the following

chapter for the recipe and further details.

BREAD mode

Use this function to make bread. Please see the following

chapter for the recipe and further details.

CAKES mode

This function is ideal for cooking desserts which are made

using natural yeast, baking powder and desserts which

contain no yeast. Place the dish in the oven while it is still

cold. The dish may also be placed in a preheated oven.

PIZZA mode

To obtain the best results, we recommend that you

carefully observe the instructions below:

• Follow the recipe.

• The weight of the dough should be between 500 g and

700 g.

• Lightly grease the dripping pan.

Recipe for PIZZA:

1 Dripping pan on a low shelf level, hot or cold oven

Recipe for 3 pizzas weighing approximately 550 g: 1000

g flour, 500 ml water, 20 g salt, 20 g sugar, 100 ml olive

oil, 20 g fresh yeast (or 2 sachets of powder yeast)

• Leavening at room temperature: 1 hour.

• Place inside hot or cold oven.

• Start the

PIZZA cooking mode.

BREAD mode

To obtain the best results, we recommend that you

carefully observe the instructions below:

• Follow the recipe.

• Do not exceed the maximum weight of the dripping

pan.

• Remember to pour 100 ml of cold water into the

baking tray in position 5.

• The dough must be left to rise at room temperature for

1 – 1 ½ hours (depending on the room temperature) or

until the dough has doubled in size.

Recipe for BREAD:

1 Dripping pan weighing 1000 g max placed on a low

shelf level

2 Dripping pans weighing 1000 g max placed on the

medium and lower levels

Recipe for 1000 g of dough: 600 g flour, 360 g water,

11g salt, 25 g fresh yeast (or 2 sachets of powder yeast)

Method:

• Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.

• Dilute yeast in lukewarm water (approximately 35

degrees).

• Make a small well in the mound of flour.

• Pour in water and yeast mixture.

• Knead dough by stretching and folding it over itself

with the palm of your hand for 10 minutes until it has

a uniform consistency and is not too sticky.

• Form the dough into a ball shape, place it in a large bowl

and cover it with transparent plastic wrap to prevent

the surface of the dough from drying out. Select the

manual LOW TEMPERATURE function on the oven

and set the temperature to 40°C. Place the bowl inside

and leave the dough to rise for approximately 1 hour

(the dough should double in volume).

• Cut the dough into equal sized loaves.

• Place them in the dripping pan on oven paper.

• Cover the loaves with flour.

• Make incisions on the loaves.

• Pour 100 ml of cold distilled water onto the bottom of

the oven. For cleaning purposes, we recommend the

use of water and vinegar.

• Place the loaves inside the oven while it is still cold.

• Start the

BREAD cooking mode.

• Once baked, leave the loaves on one of the grill racks

until they have cooled completely.

Programming cooking

! A cooking mode must be selected before programming

can take place.

Programming the cooking duration

1. Press the

button several times until the icon and

the three digits on the DISPLAY begin to flash.

2. Turn the TIMER KNOB towards “+” and “-”<CLEADING

-0.05> to adjust the duration.

3. Press the

button again to confirm.

4. When the set time has elapsed, the text END appears

on the DISPLAY, the oven will stop cooking and a buzzer

sounds.

• For example: it is 9:00 a.m. and a time of 1 hour and

15 minutes is programmed. The programme will stop

automatically at 10:15 a.m.

Setting the end time for a cooking mode

! A cooking duration must be set before the cooking end

time can be scheduled.

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 to set the duration as detailed above.

2. Next, press the

button until the icon and the

two digits on the DISPLAY begin to flash.

3. Turn the TIMER KNOB towards “+” and “-” to adjust

the hour value.

4. Press the

button again until the other two digits on

the DISPLAY begin to flash.

5. Turn the TIMER KNOB towards “+” and “-” to adjust

the minute value.

6. Press the

button again to confirm.

7. When the set time has elapsed, the text END appears

on the DISPLAY, the oven will stop cooking and a buzzer

sounds.

• For example: it is 9:00 a.m. and a time of 1 hour and

15 minutes is programmed and the end time is set to

12:30. The programme will start automatically at 11:15

a.m.

Programming has been set when the

and buttons

are illuminated. The DISPLAY shows the cooking end time

and the cooking duration alternately.

To cancel programming, turn the SELECTOR knob to

the “0” position.

Practical cooking advice

! Do not place racks in position 1 and 5 during fan-

assisted cooking. This is because excessive direct heat

can burn temperature sensitive foods.

! In the BARBECUE and GRATIN cooking modes,

particularly when using the rotisserie spit, place the

dripping pan in position 1 to collect cooking residues

(fat and/or grease).

MULTILEVEL

• Use positions 2 and 4, placing the food which requires

more heat on 2.

• Place the dripping pan on the bottom and the rack on

top.

BARBECUE

• Place the grill rack in position 3 or 4 and place

the food in the centre of the rack.

• We recommend that the power level is set to maximum.

The top heating element is regulated by a thermostat

and may not always operate constantly.

PIZZA

• Use a light aluminium pizza pan. Place it on the rack

provided.

Oven cooking advice table

For a crispy crust, do not use the dripping pan as it

prevents the crust from forming by extending the total

cooking time.

• If the pizza has a lot of toppings, we recommend

adding the mozzarella cheese on top of the pizza

halfway through the cooking process.

WARNING! The oven is provided

with a stop system to extract the

racks and prevent them from

coming out of the oven.(1)

As shown in the drawing, to extract

them completely, simply lift the

racks, holding them on the front

part, and pull (2).

Co ok ing

modes

Foods

We ight

(in kg )

Ra ck po si tion

Prehe atin g

Re co mmended

temper atur e

(°C)

Co ok ing du rat io n

(min utes)

sta ndard

gu id e ra il s

sli din g guide

ra ils

Multil ev el*

Pizza on 2 racks

Pies on two racks/cakes on 2 racks

Sponge cake on 2 racks (on the dripping pan)

Roast chicken + potatoes

Lamb

Mackerel

Lasagne

Cream puffs on 2 racks

Biscuits on 2 racks

Cheese puffs on 2 racks

Savoury pies

1+1

2 and 4

1 and 2/3

1 or 2

2 and 4

1 and 3

Yes

220-230

180

170

200-210

190-200

180

190-200

190

210

200

20-25

30-35

20-25

65-75

45-50

30-35

35-40

20-25

10-20

20-25

20-30

Ba rbec ue*

Mackerel

Sole and cuttlefish

Squid and prawn kebabs

Cod fillet

Grilled vegetables

Veal steak

Sausages

Hamburgers

Toasted sandwiches (or toast)

Spit-roast chicken using rotisserie spit (where present)

Spit-roast lamb using rotisserie spit (where present)

0.7

0.5

0.8

0.7

4 or 5

4 or 6

3 or 4

2 or 3

100%

15-20

10-15

8-10

10-15

15-20

10-12

3-5

70-80

Gr atin*

Grilled chicken

Cuttlefish

Spit-roast chicken using rotisserie spit (where present)

Spit-roast duck using rotisserie spit (where present)

Roast veal or beef

Roast pork

Lamb

1.5

210

200

210

55-60

30-35

70-80

60-70

60-75

70-80

40-45

Low

temper atur e

Defrosting

Proving

Dish heating

Pasteurisation

2 or 3

60-90

Au tomatic

pizz a

Pizza (see recipe)

Focaccia (bread dough)

23-33

Au tomatic

brea d

Bread (see recipe)

1 2 2 No

- 55

Au tomatic

bak ed ca ke s

Cakes made using leavened dough

1 2 or 3

2 No

- 35-55

Au tomatic

roas t

Roasts

1 2 or 3

2 No

- 60-80

* The cooking times listed above are intended as guidelines only and may be modified according to personal tastes. Oven preheating times are set as standard and may not be

modified manually.

! ECO FUNCTION: this program can be used for slow cooking of each type of dish with adjustable temperatures

up to a maximum of 200 ° C, for heating of food, and for the completions of cooking.

Start-up and use of

cooking zone

! The glue applied on the gaskets leaves traces of grease

on the glass. Before using the appliance, we recommend

you remove these with a special non-abrasive cleaning

product. During the first few hours of use there may be a

smell of rubber which will disappear very quickly.

! A few seconds after the hob is connected to the electricity

supply, a buzzer will sound. The hob may now be switched

on.

Types of noise during normal hob operation:

• Buzz: due to the vibration of the metallic parts that

make up the induction element and the pot; it is

generated by the electromagnetic field required for

heating and increases as the power of the induction

element increases.

• Soft whistle: heard when the pot placed on the heating

zone is empty; the noise disappears once food or water

is placed into the pot.

• Crackle: produced by the vibration of materials on the

bottom of the pot due to the flow of parasitic currents

caused by electromagnetic fields (induction); can be

more or less intense depending on the material making

up the bottom of the pot, and decreases as the pot

dimensions increase.

• Loud whistle: heard when two induction elements of

the same group function simultaneously at maximum

power and/or when the booster function is set on the

larger element while the other is auto-adjusted. Noise

is reduced by decreasing the power level of the auto-

adjusted induction element; pot bottom layers made of

different kinds of materials are among the main causes

of this noise.

• Fan noise: a fan is necessary to ensure the hob functions

correctly and to safeguard the electronic unit from possible

overheating. The fan functions at maximum power when

the large induction element is at maximum power or when

the booster function is on; in all other cases, it works at

average power depending on the temperature detected.

Furthermore, the fan may continue to work even after

switching the hob off, if the temperature detected is high.

The types of noise listed above are due to induction

technology and are not necessarily operational faults.

! If the - or + button is pressed for an extended period

of time, the display scrolls quickly though the power levels

and timer minutes.

Switching on the hob

To switch the hob on, press and hold the button for

approximately one second.

Switching on the cooking zones

Each cooking zone is controlled using a selector button

and a power adjustment device consisting of a double

- and + button.

• To begin operating a cooking zone, press the

corresponding control button and set the desired

power level (between 0 and 9) using the buttons

- and

Booster function*

The booster function for some of the cooking zones may

be used to shorten heating-up times. It may be activated

by pressing the

Booster

button. The indicator light directly

above the button will illuminate. This function boosts the

power to 2000 W or 3000 W, depending on the size of

the relevant cooking zone.

The booster stops automatically after 4 minutes. While

the booster for one of the cooking zones is active, the

corresponding front or rear cooking zone will operate

at a reduced power level (e.g. if the booster for the rear

left-hand hotplate has been activated, the power level of

the front left-hand hotplate will be reduced). For further

information, please refer to the Technical description of

the models.

Switching off the cooking zones

To switch off a cooking zone, select it using the corresponding

selector button

and:

• Press the

- button: the power of the cooking zone will

progressively decrease until it is switched off.

Programming the cooking duration

! All the cooking zones may be programmed

simultaneously, for a duration between 1 and 99 minutes.

1. Select the cooking zone using the corresponding

selector button.

2. Adjust the power level of the cooking zone.

3. Press the

programming button. The indicator

light corresponding to the selected zone will start

flashing.

4. Set the cooking duration using the - and + buttons.

5. Confirm by pressing the

button or automatic

selection occurs after 10 seconds.

The timer begins counting down immediately.

A buzzer sounds for approximately 1 minute and the

cooking zone switches off when the set programme has

finished.

Repeat the above procedure for each hotplate you wish

to programme.

Using multiple programmes and the display

If one or more hotplates are programmed, the display

will show the data for the hotplate with the least time

remaining, and the light corresponding to the position

of the hotplate will flash. The lights corresponding to the

other hotplates programmed will be switched on.

To visualise the time remaining for the other programmed

hotplates, press the

button repeatedly: the time

remaining for each hotplate will be shown sequentially

in a clockwise order, starting from the front left hotplate.

Changing the programme

1. Press the

button repeatedly until the duration you

wish to change is shown.

2. Use the

buttons to set the new duration.

3. Confirm by pressing the

button.

To cancel a programme, follow the above instructions.

At step 2, press the

- button: the duration decreases

progressively until it reaches 0 and switches off. The

programme resets and the display exits programming

mode.

Timer

The hob must be switched on.

The timer can be used to set a duration up to 99 minutes.

1. Press the

programming button until the timer

indicator light is illuminated

2. Set the desired duration using the

- and + buttons.

3. Confirm by pressing the

button.

The timer begins counting down immediately. When the

time has elapsed, a buzzer will sound (for one minute).

Control panel lock

When the hob is switched on, it is possible to lock the oven

controls in order to avoid accidental changes being made

to the settings (by children, during cleaning, etc.). Press

the

button to lock the control panel: the indicator

light above the button will switch on.

To use any of the controls (e.g. to stop cooking), you must

switch off this function. Press the

button for a few

moments, the indicator light will switch off and the lock

function will be removed.

Switching off the hob

Press the button to switch off the appliance - do not

rely solely on the pan sensor.

If the control panel lock has been activated, the controls

will continue to be locked even after the hob is switched

on again. In order to switch the hob on again, you must

first remove the lock function.

“Demo” mode

It is possible to set the hob to a demonstration mode

where all the controls work normally but the heating

elements do not switch on. To activate the “demo” mode

the hob must be switched on, with all the hotplates

switched off.

• Press and hold the

+ and - buttons simultaneously

for 6 seconds. When the 6 seconds have elapsed, the

ON/OFF and CONTROLS LOCKED indicator lights will

flash for one second. Release the

+ and - buttons

and press the

button;

• The display will show the text DE and MO and the hob

will be switched off.

• When the hob is switched on again it will be set to the

“demo” mode.

To exit this mode, follow the procedure described above.

The display will show the text DE and OF and the hob

will be switched off. When it is next switched on, the hob

will function normally.

The FlexiZONE mode

The FLEXI Zone can be used to set the power of two

„interconnected” hotplates to the same level. It can be

activated if the two hotplates are OFF, by pressing the

FLEXI ZONE button

The FLEXI ZONE can be activated while the hob is on

by pressing the FLEXI ZONE button once; the LEDs

corresponding to both linked hotplates light up.

The 2 LEDs remain lit as long as the hotplates are linked

(if FLEXI ZONE button is pressed again, the hotplates are

disconnected and are both set to power level 0).

Pressing the +, - or Max buttons for one of the two Flexi

hotplates also affects the display corresponding to the

other hotplate.

To deactivate the FLEXI ZONE, press the button .

A timer may be set for the FLEXI zone; this appears on

the display and both LEDs corresponding to the linked

hotplates light up. When the Timer button is pressed,

the two linked hotplates are treated as if they were a

single zone.

Selecting and using FLEXI ZONE

To begin using the FLEXI ZONE, press the button. To

set the power level (see above).

FLEXI ZONE operation

Once you have selected FLEXI ZONE by pressing the

button , the 2 LEDs corresponding to the FLEXI ZONE

for both hotplates light up; it will then be possible to

control both as if they were a single zone. The power level

will appear on both displays. If only the upper or lower

part is in use, the display corresponding to the unused

zone will begin to flash, and after 3 minutes cooking will

automatically revert to standard mode (not FLEXI).

! Once activated, the FLEXI ZONE can also be

programmed, using the same procedure as described

for the individual hotplates.

! Accessories

For optimal FLEXI ZONE performance, we recommend

the use of pans with an elliptical or elongated base and

a major diameter of at least 250 mm; if using pans with

a smaller diameter, we recommend positioning them in

the upper or lower part as indicated by the X symbol.

If the saucepan is not in the centre of the screen printing

detail, you may hear a whistling sound or a slight buzzing

noise; this does not indicate a hob malfunction. We

recommend adjusting the position of the pan so that it is

in the centre of the FLEXI ZONE.

Practical advice on using the appliance

! Use cookware made from materials which are

compatible with the induction principle (ferromagnetic

material). We especially recommend pans made from:

cast iron, coated steel or special stainless steel adapted

for induction. Use a magnet to test the compatibility of

the cookware.

SUITABLE

UNSUITABLE

Cast iron

Enamelled steel

Special stainless steel

Copper,

Aluminium, Glass, Earthenware,

Ceramic, non magnetic Stainless steel

In addition, to obtain the best results from your hob:

• Use pans with a thick, flat base in order to fully utilise

the cooking zone.

• Always use pans with a diameter which is large

enough to cover the hotplate fully, in order to use all

the available heat.

• Make sure that the base of the cookware is always

clean and dry, in order to fully utilise and extend the

life of both the cooking zones and the cookware.

• Avoid using the same cookware which has been used

on gas burners: the heat concentration on gas burners

may distort the base of the pan, causing it not to adhere

correctly.

Safety devices

Pan sensor

Each cooking zone is equipped with a pan sensor device.

The hotplate only emits heat when a pan with suitable

measurements for the cooking zone is placed on it. If the

indicator light is flashing, it may indicate:

• An incompatible pan

• A pan whose diameter is too small

• The pan has been removed from the hotplate.

Overheating protection

If the electronic elements overheat, the hob switches off

automatically and

F appears on the display, followed by

a flashing number. When the temperature has reached

a suitable level, this message disappears and the hob

may be used again.

Safety switch

The appliance has a safety switch which automatically

switches the cooking zones off after they have been in

operation for a certain amount of time at a particular

power level. When the safety switch has been triggered,

the display shows “0”.

For example: the right rear hotplate is set to 5 and will

switch off after 5 hours of continuous operation, while the

front left hotplate is set to 2 and will switch off after 8 hours.

Power level

Maximum operating time in hours

Buzzer

This can also indicate several irregularities:

• An object (a pan, cutlery, etc.) has been placed on the

control panel for more than 10 seconds.

• Something has been spilt on the control panel.

• A button has been pressed for too long. All of the above

situations may cause the buzzer to sound. Remove

the cause of the malfunction to stop the buzzer. If the

cause of the problem is not removed, the buzzer will

keep sounding and the hob will switch off.

Technical description of the models

The induction system is the quickest existing way of

cooking. Unlike traditional hotplates where the cooking

zone heats up, with the induction system heat is generated

directly inside pans which have ferromagnetic bases.

Key:

I = single induction cooking zone

B = booster: the power level of the cooking zone may be

boosted to 3000 W

* = the maximum power level is limited while the booster

is activated for the relevant rear cooking zone (see

Start-up and use).

Cooking zone Power (W)

Back Left

I 1400

Back Right

I 2200 – B 3000* - 1600 if Front Right*

Front Left

I 1400

Front Right

I 1400 – B 2000* – 600 if Back Right*

Total power

6400

Practical cooking advice

Pressure cooking

Pressure cooker

Frying

Grilling Boiling

Very high-flame

cooking

High-flame

cooking

Medium-flame cookingLow-flame

cooking

Very

low-flame

cooking

•

Crêpes Cooking on a high flame and browning

(roasts, steaks, escalopes, fish fillets,

fried eggs)

Fast thickening (liquid juices)

Boiling water (pasta, rice, vegetables)

Milk

Slow thickening (dense juices)

Bain-marie cooking

Pressure cooking after whistle

™

Low-flame cooking (stews)

Reheating dishes

™

Chocolate sauce Keeping food hot

Precautions and tips

! This appliance has been designed and manufactured

in compliance with international safety standards. The

following warnings are provided for safety reasons and

must be read carefully.

General safety

• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside

the home and is not intended for commercial or

industrial use.

• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in

covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the

appliance exposed to rain and storms.

• Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet

or damp hands and feet.

• The appliance must be used by adults only for

the preparation of food, in accordance with the

instructions outlined in this booklet. Any other

use of the appliance (e.g. for heating the room)

constitutes improper use and is dangerous.

The manufacturer may not be held liable for any

damage resulting from improper, incorrect and

unreasonable use of the appliance..

• The instruction booklet accompanies a class 1

(insulated) or class 2 - subclass 1 (recessed between

2 cupboards) appliance.

• Do not touch the heating elements or certain parts

of the oven door when the appliance is in use;

these parts become extremely hot. Keep children

well away from the appliance.

• The glass ceramic hob is resistant to mechanical

shocks, but it may crack (or even break) if hit with a

sharp object such as a tool. If this happens, disconnect

the appliance from the electricity mains immediately

and contact a Service Centre.

• If the surface of the hob is cracked, switch off the

appliance to prevent electric shocks from occurring.

• Make sure that the power supply cables of other

electrical appliances do not come into contact with

the hot parts of the oven.

• The openings used for the ventilation and dispersion

of heat must never be covered.

• Always use oven gloves when placing cookware in the

oven or when removing it.

• Do not use flammable liquids (alcohol, petrol, etc...)

near the appliance while it is in use.

• Do not place flammable material in the lower storage

compartment or in the oven itself. If the appliance is

switched on accidentally, the materials could catch

fire.

• The internal surfaces of the compartment (where

present) may become hot.

• Always make sure the knobs are in the • position when

the appliance is not in use.

• When unplugging the appliance, always pull the plug

from the mains socket; do not pull on the cable.

• Never perform any cleaning or maintenance work

without having disconnected the appliance from the

electricity mains.

• If the appliance breaks down, under no circumstances

should you attempt to perform the repairs yourself.

Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may

cause injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance.

Contact Assistance.

• Do not rest heavy objects on the open oven door.

• Remember that the temperature of the cooking zones

remains relatively high for at least thirty minutes after

they have been switched off. An indicator light provides

a warning when residual heat is present (see Start-up

and use).

• Keep any object that could melt away from the hob, for

example plastic and aluminium objects, or products

with a high sugar content. Keep plastic and aluminium

film and packaging away from the hob: if placed on

surfaces that are still hot, they may cause serious

damage to the hob.

• Always make sure pan handles are turned towards the

centre of the hob in order to avoid accidental burns.

• Do not place metal objects (knives, spoons, pan lids,

etc.) on the hob as they may become hot.

• The appliance should not be operated by people

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory

or mental capacities, by inexperienced individuals or

by anyone who is not familiar with the product. These

individuals should, at the very least, be supervised

by someone who assumes responsibility for their

safety or receive preliminary instructions relating to

the operation of the appliance.

• If the cooker is placed on a pedestal, take the

necessary precautions to prevent the same from

sliding off the pedestal itself.

• After use, switch off the hob element by its control and

do not rely on the pan detector.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• For the attention of wearers of pacemakers or other

active implants:

The hob complies with all current standards on

electromagnetic interference.

Your induction hob is therefore perfectly in keeping

with legal requirements (89/336/CEE directives). It

is designed not to create interference on any other

electrical apparatus being used on condition that

the apparatus in question also complies with this

legislation.

Your induction hob generates short-range magnetic

fields.

To avoid any interference between your induction

hob and a pacemaker, the latter must be designed to

comply with relevant regulations.

In this respect, we can only guarantee our own

product conformity. Please consult the pacemaker

manufacturer or your doctor concerning its conformity

or any possible incompatibility.

• If the cooker is placed on a pedestal, take the

necessary precautions to prevent the cooker from

sliding off the pedestal itself.

Disposal

• When disposing of packaging material: observe local

legislation so that the packaging may be reused.

• The European Directive 2002/96/EC relating to Waste

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) states

that household appliances should not be disposed of

using the normal solid urban waste cycle. Exhausted

appliances should be collected separately in order to

optimise the cost of re-using and recycling the materials

inside the machine, while preventing potential damage

to the atmosphere and to public health. The crossed-

out dustbin is marked on all products to remind the

owner of their obligations regarding separated waste

collection. For further information relating to the correct

disposal of exhausted household appliances, owners

may contact the public service provided or their local

dealer.

Respecting and conserving the

environment

• You can help to reduce the peak load of the electricity

supply network companies by using the oven in the

hours between late afternoon and the early hours of the

morning. The cooking mode programming options, the

“delayed cooking” mode (see Cooking modes) and

“delayed automatic cleaning” mode (see Care and

Maintenance) in particular, enable the user to organise

their time efficiently.

• Always keep the oven door closed when using the

BARBECUE and GRATIN modes: This will achieve

improved results while saving energy (approximately

10%).

• Check the door seals regularly and wipe them clean to

ensure they are free of debris so that they adhere properly

to the door, thus avoiding heat dispersion.

! This product complies with the requirements of the

latest European Directive on the limitation of power

consumption of the standby mode.

OVEN;

If no operations are carried out for a period of 2 minutes,

the appliance automatically switches to the “Clock

button”. The standby mode is visualised by the low

luminosity „Watch Icon”. As soon as interaction with

the machine resumes, the system’s operating mode is

restored.

HOB:

If no operations are carried out for a period of 2 minutes,

after the residual heat indicator lights turn off and the fan

stops (if present), the appliance automatically switches

to the “off mode”.

The appliance resumes the operating mode once the ON/

OFF button is pressed.

Switching the appliance off

Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply

before carrying out any work on it.

Cleaning the appliance

! Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the

appliance.

• The stainless steel or enamel-coated external parts and

the rubber seals may be cleaned using a sponge which

has been soaked in lukewarm water and neutral soap.

Use specialised products for the removal of stubborn

stains. After cleaning, rinse well and dry thoroughly.

Do not use abrasive powders or corrosive substances.

• The inside of the oven should ideally be cleaned after

each use, while it is still lukewarm. Use hot water and

detergent, then rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Do

not use abrasive products.

• Clean the glass part of the oven door using a sponge

and a non-abrasive cleaning product, then dry

thoroughly with a soft cloth. Do not use rough abrasive

material or sharp metal scrapers as these could

scratch the surface and cause the glass to crack.

• The accessories can be washed like everyday

crockery, and are even dishwasher safe.

• It is usually enough to wash the hob with a damp

sponge and dry it with absorbent kitchen roll.

• If the hob is particularly dirty, rub with a special glass

ceramic cleaning product, rinse and dry.

• food residue and dirt can be removed using a special

scraper. Do this as soon as possible, do not wait for

the hob to cool down in order to avoid incrustations.

For excellent results, use a special stainless steel wool

pad for vitroceramic glass cleaning soaked in soapy

water.

• If plastic or sugary substances are accidentally melted

on the hob, remove them immediately with the scraper,

while the surface is still hot.

• Once it is clean, the hob may be treated with a special

maintenance and protection product: the invisible

film left by this product protects the surface from

drips during cooking. This should be done while the

appliance is warm or cold.

• Always remember to rinse the appliance with clean

water and dry the hob thoroughly: residues can

become encrusted during cooking.

Inspecting the oven seals

Check the door seals around the oven regularly.

If the seals are damaged, please contact your

nearest Authorised After-sales Service Centre.

We recommend that the oven is not used until the seals

have been replaced.

Replacing the oven light bulb

To replace the oven

light bulb:

1. Remove the glass cover using a screwdriver.

2. Unscrew the light bulb and replace it with a similar

one: Wattage 15 W, cap E 14.

Replace the glass cover, making sure the seal is

positioned correctly (see diagram).

! Do not use the oven lamp as/for ambient lighting.

Care and maintenance

Glass door

Seal

Lamp

Oven

compartment

Automatic cleaning using the FAST CLEAN

function

With the FAST CLEAN mode, the internal temperature of

the oven reaches 500°C. The pyrolytic cycle is activated,

burning away food and grime residues. Dirt is literally

incinerated.

Keep children away from the appliance during the

automatic cleaning cycle as surfaces may become

very hot. Particles may ignite inside the oven due to the

combustion process. There is no cause for concern: this

process is both normal and hazard-free.

Before initiating the FAST CLEAN mode:

• Remove large or coarse food residues from the

inside of the oven using a damp sponge. Do not use

detergents.

• Remove all accessories.

• Do not place tea towels or pot holders over the oven

handle.

• Turn the SELECTOR knob to the “0” position.

! If the oven is too hot, the pyrolytic cycle may not start.

Wait for the oven to cool down.

! The programme may only be started once the oven door

has been closed.

! To obtain the best results from the pyrolysis cycle, we

recommend that you do not use the hob while the process

is being carried out.

To activate the FAST CLEAN cycle press and hold the

button for approximately 4 seconds. The TIMER

KNOB may be used to select the desired cleaning level;

there are three default time settings which cannot be

modified.

1. Economy (ECO): turn the knob towards “-”. Duration

1 hour.

2. Normal (NOR): initial level. Duration 1 hour and 30

minutes.

3. Intensive (INT): turn the knob towards “+”. Duration

2 hours.

4. Press the

button to confirm.

An end time for the FAST CLEAN cycle (as for a normal

cooking cycle) may be programmed (see Programming

the automatic cleaning end time).

Safety devices

• The

icon on the display, when lit, indicates that

the oven door was automatically locked as soon as

the temperature reached a high value.

• The

icon indicates that the cleaning cycle may

be cancelled at any time by pressing the

button.

• If a malfunction occurs, the heating elements will be

switched off.

• Once the oven door has been locked, you cannot

change the duration and cycle end time settings.

Programming the automatic cleaning end time

1. Press the

button until the icon and the two digits

on the DISPLAY begin to flash.

2. Turn the TIMER KNOB towards “+” and “-” to adjust

the hour value.

3. Press the

button again until the other two digits on

the DISPLAY begin to flash.

4. Turn the TIMER KNOB towards “+” and “-” to adjust

the minute value.

5. Press the

button again to confirm.

6. When the set time has elapsed, the text END appears

on the display and a buzzer sounds.

• For example: it is 9:00 a.m. and the Economy (ECO)

FAST CLEAN level has been selected, with the default

duration of 1 hour. 12:30 is scheduled as the end time.

The programme will start automatically at 11:30 a.m.

Programming has been set when the

and buttons

are illuminated. The display shows the FAST CLEAN end

time and duration alternately.

Once the automatic cleaning cycle is over

You will have to wait until the temperature inside the

oven has cooled down sufficiently before you can open

the oven door. You will notice some white dust deposits

on the bottom and the sides of your oven; remove these

deposits with a damp sponge once the oven has cooled

down completely. Alternatively, you can make use of the

already heated oven, in which case it is not necessary to

remove the deposits, they are completely harmless and

will not affect your food in any way.

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